The Age Of Pleasure [Orange Crush Vinyl] (LP)
Janelle Monáe
Amoeba Review
In her own words, The Age of Pleasure is Janelle Monáe's "love letter to the diaspora." While previous Monáe outings have been more cosmically-inclined, The Age of Pleasure is straight down-to-earth, preoccupied with pleasure in all its forms, and guaranteed to get listeners into a groove. Strong Afrobeat influences weave throughout the album, as do elements of disco, soul, and reggae. "Float" is an ode to feeling good on the dancefloor, with Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 adding to the vibe. "Lipstick Lover" is a sexy summer jam made for gettin' down. The Age of Pleasure lives up to its name: This is the type of album that just makes you glad to be alive.
Track Listing
Side A Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Float
|
Janelle Monáe , Seun Kuti + Egypt 80 | 04:02 |
2.
Champagne Shit
|
Janelle Monáe | 02:23 |
3.
Black Sugar Beach
|
Janelle Monáe | 01:05 |
4.
Phenomenal
|
Janelle Monáe , Doechii | 03:37 |
5.
Haute
|
Janelle Monáe | 01:36 |
6.
Ooh La La
|
Janelle Monáe , Grace Jones | 00:35 |
7.
Lipstick Lover
|
Janelle Monáe | 02:49 |
Side B Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
The Rush
|
Janelle Monáe , Nia Long , Amaarae | 02:43 |
2.
The French 75
|
Janelle Monáe , Sister Nancy | 01:09 |
3.
Water Slide
|
Janelle Monáe | 02:44 |
4.
Know Better
|
Janelle Monáe , CKay | 02:49 |
5.
Paid In Pleasure
|
Janelle Monáe | 01:46 |
6.
Only Have Eyes 42
|
Janelle Monáe | 02:50 |
7.
A Dry Red
|
Janelle Monáe | 01:51 |